Neighbours and families are learning to create a rhythm of life centred on spiritual wellbeing.
Race unity work brings Queen’s Birthday honour
Mrs Beverly (Bev) Watson has received recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours, primarily for her many years of service to the cause of race unity in her work for the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs.
Kia kotahi te hoe — Paddle as one
This year’s Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui demonstrated that the annual event continues to increase its influence on social discourse.
The Master: Exploring His wisdom and example
The Bahá’í Distribution Service offers an abundance of resources to nourish reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life and to explore His world-changing insights.
Draw nigh unto Him
After Baha’u’llah’s passing on this day 129 years ago, the mantle of His enduring Covenant fell on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the One “Who hath branched from this Ancient Root”.
Aotearoa brings ‘immense joy’ to the Supreme Institution
The House of Justice hopes the spiritual energy generated by Convention will find expression in the endeavours of friends throughout Aotearoa.
Centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: new resources
Two new releases from the Bahá’í World Centre add to the depth of resources available for reflecting on the life and wisdom of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in this centenary year.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
A further progress report on the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá shows the project persistently advancing towards completion.
Online site offers diverse collection of talks
Those who enjoy listening to talks on Bahá’í themes — including talks given at several summer schools — will find a fascinating collection on the “Deepening Talks NZ” website.
Annual Report reviews a striking period of change
The Annual Report for 177 B.E. offers a sense of recent achievements as the triumphal conclusion of years of exertions, and of the rich possibilities that the next series of Plans portend.
Wairarapa cluster passes the second milestone of growth
Wairarapa’s passage past the second milestone is sure to be the first of many victories in the North Island during this year of special potency.
Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
A selection of featured books from the Bahá’í Distribution Service focusing on Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
First ever two-stage election happens triumphantly
For the first time in this part of the world, a Local Spiritual Assembly was elected in two stages. This historic milestone was undertaken with dignity and joy.
South Island has two brand new Local Spiritual Assemblies
Two South Island communities forge ahead, leading to the establishment of new Local Spiritual Assemblies.
News from Convention
In an atmosphere of loving unity, with hearts ablaze with a sense of mission, and with joyful and productive engagement, the 64th National Convention of Aotearoa New Zealand took place over the three-day 2021 ANZAC weekend.
Tablet of Ridván
At this Ridván period - the “King of Festivals”, the “Festival of God” - we share with you a Tablet revealed by Bahá’u’lláh for this time of “Supreme Felicity”, and wish you all a joyous Ridván.
Sacred House of ‘Abbúd has been restored and strengthened
“That haven of immeasurable sanctity and immensely significant history for all peoples, the House of ‘Abbúd … has now been restored to a standard that aims at preserving the building in a befitting condition for centuries to come.”
Young adults invited to ISGP seminar in Australia
Graduates and young professionals are invited to reflect on “discourse and transformation” at Yerrinbool, near Sydney, this summer in the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone
Baha’i World News Service brings us up to date in a pictorial report of latest developments in construction work for the Shrine.
Online space offers opportunity to study Books 7 and 8
The Regional Institute Board for the North Island is offering a “fitting way to honour the Beloved Master and Centre of the Covenant and deepen our love and understanding of what He achieved and set in motion.”